Save the Green Screen!

[redRob]

We're all aware of the Cantr message which popped up on 10/05/03, which goes a little something like this:

For the past two years, Cantr has been losing around 30 dollars a month. Do you enjoy playing Cantr? Please support us by giving us a small monthly donation using the Paypal buttons below. Thank you!

Unlike most of the system messages I get and immediately remove from sight, this one I've kept on screen. Why? So I'd remember to post this thread!

I've been enjoying the unique experience that is Cantr for a couple of years now. There are those that have played much, much longer than that, and for good reason. Most long term Cantr players (let's call them Lifers) know that Cantr is a special type of game (or "Society Sim" or "RPG" or whatever the hell you want to call it, it doesn't matter). It's unlike any other out there, and for a text based game, as addictive as most "modern" MMO's, of which I play many. This is why we keep playing, keep playing through character ending CRB's, keep coming back when we've frustratedly sworn off Cantr forever.....

Best thing about it? It's FREE!

This brings me to my point, though. Nothing free lasts forever. I've seen players griping before about not wanting to donate, since they'd never be alright paying a monthly fee for something that's not completely "glitch free", or for a game that's understaffed. This misses the point entirely....Cantr will NEVER compete with an MMO when it comes to bang for your buck, getting what you payed for. On that note, though, no MMO offers the unique atmosphere and gameplay of Cantr.

The fact of the matter is, Cantr's losing money. Has been for two years....A free service that loses money....That doesn't bode well for it's continued existence. I'm not part of staff and I have no ties to Cantr beyond simply enjoying it immensely, and would hate to see it go the way of the dinosaur. If you're like me, and have never really thought about donating, now's the time. Go to your paypal account (I know you've got one!) and set up that small monthly donation. Then post a smug comment about how much you're helping to change the world! (hell, it's easier than solving an oilspill ...) I know I'm going to finally bite the bullet and do so...

Let us, the player base, get Cantr out of the red!

redRob.

[Arenti]

I have been donating 20 dollars a month already for many months.

[redRob]

*he applauds heartily*

Let's here it for Arenti!

Anyone else already donating? Post and give your reasons! Let's keep it positive! (eg: no debating whether or not you feel you should donate...Gripe somewhere else people.)

[EchoMan]

Yeah, but only $5. Arenti made me feel cheap now.

[Doug R.]

I suspect many people will be too modest to post here, or would like to but don't have the funds.

[Arenti]

Yeah, but only $5. Arenti made me feel cheap now.

I didn't mean to.

[Piscator]

or would like to but don't have the funds.

Like me. I hope donating time to improve the game is also acceptable.

[redRob]

I suspect many people will be too modest to post here, or would like to but don't have the funds.

Completely understandable, I don't want people to get the idea they ~have~ to or should feel guilty about it in any way at all...If enough people read this who are in the same situation as me, who've never really given too much thought to donating but are in the position do to so.....Well it might just push the ones still sitting on the fence to donate.

[Arenti]

or would like to but don't have the funds.

Like me. I hope donating time to improve the game is also acceptable.

Now you make me feel bad about only donating money.

[EchoMan]

or would like to but don't have the funds.

Like me. I hope donating time to improve the game is also acceptable.

Now I don't feel cheap anymore. Thanks!

[Arenti]

or would like to but don't have the funds.

Like me. I hope donating time to improve the game is also acceptable.

Now I don't feel cheap anymore. Thanks!

Well done Piscator I was getting worried about him, I was already imagining him robbing people or selling drugs to get money for Cantr.

[Misato]

Like me. I hope donating time to improve the game is also acceptable.

Now I don't feel cheap anymore. Thanks!

Well done Piscator I was getting worried about him, I was already imagining him robbing people or selling drugs to get money for Cantr.

Not a bad idea, Arenti, thanks. I know just the person to call, too. ^_~ Sometimes it pays to have a druggie in the family. lol

*hides behind a pillow* I'm kidding! Don't shoot me!

[Arenti]

Oops I didn't mean to give anyone ideas about robbing and selling drugs. I hope they don't throw me into jail for pushing people to do crimes.

[Misato]

*points to Arenti* He made me do it Officer!!

[Arenti]

Officer I just wanted people to be able to enjoy the green!